Allie--23--CT/NY Elementary school teacher by day. Tea-drinking, animal-crazed, book-loving, baking-obsessed, Netflix-binging weirdo by night. You may be wondering, what is this weird, cheesy, hippie blog all about? Here's my longwinded explanation... I have always been a bit of a nerd for New Years resolutions (maybe introducing myself as a nerd is not the best way to attract you to this blog here, but let’s be honest, there's an inner nerd in all of us--embrace it). So, in 2010, as part of my New Years resolution, I began what I like to call my “Gratitude Journal”. Back then, I was an unhappy, naive college freshman, feeling lonely and particularly negative towards the world around me. My problems with anxiety were at their peak, my energy was low, and I felt incredibly down most days. What helped me to get out of that rut was recording in a notebook the everyday things that I was grateful for, on a day to day basis, no matter how big or small those things were. This could mean an old friend I crossed paths with, a food I ate, a TV show I watched, the fact that I didn't fail so-and-so's test, or whatever else under the sun. The list grew, and gradually boosted my moods, helping me to realize just how important it is to notice the little things around me in order to live a happier life. I have kept five written gratitude journals since then, and In 2012, I decided to make my journaling public, in hopes that it may inspire others to live a life rooted in thankfulness. So, long story short, these are the people, places, things, experiences, and moments that I am most thankful for. Every day is different, but every day there is at least one thing (oftentimes many) to be grateful for. Your name may or may not appear on here, but I assure you that I am very thankful for YOU, whether you know me personally or you just happened to stumble upon the blog of this random stranger :) What are you grateful for today? (Note: All of the photos on here are taken by me, unl...
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March 1st (Day 60) - The library - Making progress on work that needs to be done - Getting my CLC back together for a little reunion - Michelangelo's on Arthur Ave
March 2nd (Day 61) - Relaxing Sundays - The Oscars
March 3rd (Day 62) - Breathing
March 4th (Day 63) - Coffee
March 5th (Day 64) - Mental health days - GO one-on-ones
March 6th (Day 65) - Finally getting to see my cousin Maria again - Thai food
March 7th (Day 66) - Getting to spend quality time with my friend Kristin - Diner milkshakes
March 8th (Day 67) - The great kids I babysit - Tea - "Mom blogs"
March 9th (Day 68) - Enjoyable CCD classes - Trader Joes
March 10th (Day 69) - Coffee - My kids finally getting outdoor recess (aka us teachers can eat lunch in the classroom in peace!)
March 11th (Day 70) - Patience - The support I feel from those around me
March 12th (Day 71) - Weekly GO meetings
March 13th (Day 72) - Bowling - Team bonding
March 14th (Day 73) - Boston pride
March 15th (Day 74) - Bagels from Flushing, Queens...the very best - Spending time in Dad's office - Seeing my godmother Maureen again
March 16th (Day 75) - Finally having Andrew home for his spring break
March 17th (Day 76) - Staying positive - My supportive friends, particularly the teachers I work with
March 18th (Day 77) - Being able to stand up to my evaluator who I believe was very unfair in her comments
March 19th (Day 78) - Getting back to the gym finally...feeling good after my run
March 20th (Day 79) - Having a successful redo of my observed lesson - Hanging out with my wonderful pal Dimitri - Amazing Greek food March 21st (Day 80) - Spring finally being here!
March 22nd (Day 81) - Flowers
March 23rd (Day 82) - Hope
March 24th (Day 83) - Breathing
March 25th (Day 84) - The relaxation I get from something as simple as folding laundry
March 26th (Day 85) - Half days - My first parent/teacher conference experience going well - Girl Scout Tagalong cookies
March 27th (Day 86) - Paper fortune tellers...so neat to me that kids still make these
March 28th (Day 87) - Graduation being in sight
March 29th (Day 88) - Art - Professors who are genuinely nice
March 30th (Day 89) - Having had a great experience teaching CCD again this year
March 31st (Day 90) - Having my best teaching observation/evaluation yet! Photos: March highlights -- Connecticut, New York
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February 1st (Day 32) - Saturdays
February 2nd (Day 33) - Buzzfeed - Superbowl tweets and commercials
February 3rd (Day 34) - Slipper socks - The enchantment of beautiful snow - Having another day off!
February 4th (Day 35) - Getting an observation over with - Having a great day at school and feeling confident in my chosen path - Driving around aimlessly
February 5th (Day 36) - Yet another snow day! - Homemade brownies
February 6th (Day 37) - The hilarious conversation I had with my kids today during science class about fertilizer - The Olympics
February 7th (Day 38) - School spirit days - Estrellita, best Mexican food this side of the border
February 8th (Day 39) - Taking another certification exam and feeling good about it
February 9th (Day 40) - Spotify
February 10th (Day 41) - Hope - Patience
February 11th (Day 42) - The legendary Shirley Temple and the many wonderful memories I had as a child watching her movies with my mom. - Night class hilarity
February 12th (Day 43) - Having a great first GO Cape Town meeting! - An all-around wonderful day
February 13th (Day 44) - Having yet another snow day! (it's getting crazy!) - Relaxation
February 14th (Day 45) - Feeling comfortable with being single - Puppy snuggles
February 15th (Day 46) - Whitney Houston - Dinner out, just Mom and me
February 16th (Day 47) - GALentine's Day celebrations
February 17th (Day 48) - My incredible, hilarious, kind-hearted great-uncle Nunzio. May he rest in peace. - Being with family
February 18th (Day 49) - February break
February 19th (Day 50) - Reeses - GO one-on-ones
February 20th (Day 51) - Hanging with Matt at "our place"---the Olympic Flame Diner - Friendly strangers
February 21st (Day 52) - My adorable rabbit
February 22nd (Day 53) - Breathing
February 23rd (Day 54) - Patience
February 24th (Day 55) - Seeing my students and fellow teachers again - Meeting up with my friend Alex
February 25th (Day 56) - Dark chocolate nibbles during teacher lunch hour
February 26th (Day 57) - Relaxing tea and chatter with my friend Nicole - My wonderful new GO team
February 27th (Day 58) - Stories from crazy work days
February 28th (Day 59) - The prospect of spring being near
Photos: February Highlights -- CT, NY, MA
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JANUARY 2014! Catching up!
Day 1 (January 1st) - The hope of a new year with a clean slate and new opportunities - Beginning the year in one of my favorite places with some of my favorite people
Day 2 (January 2nd) - Barnes n Noble - Hot chocolate
Day 3 (January 3rd) - Beautiful snow - Disney music - Cozy winter days
Day 4 (January 4th) - Heat, blankets, and warm clothes - QuizUp, my new favorite app...so addicting
Day 5 (January 5th) - The feeling of applying for graduation...amazing - Having had a nice, restful break
Day 6 (January 6th) - My second first day of fifth grade going smoothly - My new cooperating teacher and other staff members being so welcoming on my first day at my new student teaching placement
Day 7 (January 7th) - Takeout food - Memories of my time in the Dominican Republic, two years ago to the week
Day 8 (January 8th) - Warmth - Reading Frindle with my students, one of my favorite childhood books (full circle!)
Day 9 (January 9th) - Deep breaths - Supportive friends - My little brother Andrew
Day 10 (January 10th) - The radio - Having had a fantastic (and of course eventful) first week with my students
Day 11 (January 11th) - Getting my 2nd certification exam over with and feeling good about it
Day 12 (January 12th) - August Osage County, amazing movie - Spending time out with my mom
Day 13 (January 13th) - Feeling pretty good about my last semester of grad school
Day 14 (January 14th) - Birthday celebrations at school - Finding humor in small things
Day 15 (January 15th) - Graphics design - Reconnecting with my incredible Rosedale advisors Biba and Mary - Estrellita - Strong female role models
Day 16 (January 16th) - Reconnecting with my GO buddy Jake - Winter nights in Manhattan
Day 17 (January 17th) - Warmth
Day 18 (January 18th) - Baking - Less than four months until graduation
Day 19 (January 19th) - Hope - Breathing
Day 20 (January 20th) - Shopping with Mom - The wonderful kids I babysit - Puppies
Day 21 (January 21st) - Getting a half-day due to snow! - Making it home safely after a slippery drive - Mac 'n Cheese
Day 22 (January 22nd) - Getting another snow day! - Having dreaded seminars canceled
Day 23 (January 23rd) - Beautiful snow - Hot drinks
Day 24 (January 24th) - Visits to my old campus in the Bronx - My upcoming GO project to South Africa
Day 25 (January 25th) - Art - Creative activities - Trader Joes
Day 26 (January 26th) - A beautiful walk through snow-covered Waveny - Bridgeport Downtown Cabaret Theater musicals - Colombian food
Day 27 (January 27th) - Falling back into a routine - Getting a lot of applicants for GO!SA
Day 28 (January 28th) - Patience - Having friends to laugh with during annoying night classes
Day 29 (January 29th) - Sitting on the less-stressful side of the interviewing table (ie. GO!) - Patience - Coffee
Day 30 (January 30th) - More time at Rose Hill - Heating
Day 31 (January 31st) - My father. Though we are vastly different from one another, I am very grateful for the support he's given me. - Warm clothes
Photos: January Highlights -- CT, NY
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Hello hello. December Recap, finally! 2013 is complete :) Day 334 (December 1st) - The month of December - My pet rabbit Velvet
Day 335 (December 2nd) - Patience - The unpredictability of New York
Day 336 (December 3rd) - Holiday decorations
Day 337 (December 4th) - Being back at Rose Hill - Excitement for my upcoming adventures - Alice's Tea Cup - Reuniting with a close friend who I've missed
Day 338 (December 5th) - The ever-present influence of Nelson Mandela (RIP) - Small classes - Julie Andrews
Day 339 (December 6th) - Christmas music - Much-needed weekend
Day 340 (December 7th) - Holiday preparations - Spending quality time with my dad for a change - Our enormous fresh-cut Christmas tree
Day 341 (December 8th) - Christmas music - Hot tea
Day 342 (December 9th) - The end of a very long, exhausting semester finally being near!
Day 343 (December 10th) - My first snow day as a teacher - Having the day to relax - Emojis
Day 344 (December 11th) - The Polar Express
Day 345 (December 12th) - Breathing
Day 346 (December 13th) - Being assigned to another school for next semester in a 5th grade ICT classroom - Rainbow loom bracelets
Day 347 (December 14th) - School security
Day 348 (December 15th) - Hope - Christmas music - Gaudete Sunday mass at Fordham
Day 349 (December 16th) - The beauty in my commute that I often don't notice - Chipotle
Day 350 (December 17th) - Christmas lights and decorations
Day 351 (December 18th) - Michael's Craft Store - Passing my first teacher certification exam
Day 352 (December 19th) - Crayons - Cards from students
Day 353 (December 20th) - A wonderful few months teaching 3rd grade - My amazing students, whom I will miss dearly - My awesome cooperating teacher, who has supported me through the whole semester - Having learned immensely from my student teaching experience
Day 354 (December 21st) - Winter break at last!!! - Having family in town - Mom's homemade baked stuffed shells
Day 355 (December 22nd) - My little brother Andrew's major achievement in becoming an Eagle Scout - Hanging out with my little cousins
Day 356 (December 23rd) - Somehow achieving a 4.0 for the semester! - Gingerbread houses
Day 358 (December 24th) - Midnight mass - Cough drops and Advil
Day 359 (December 25th) - Spending Christmas at home with my family - My faith, even during my struggles
Day 360 (December 26th) - QuizUp - My warm, cozy bed
Day 361 (December 27th) - Taking time to relax and watch old TV shows
Day 362 (December 28th) - Finally feeling better after an inconveniently-timed flu - Carvel
Day 363 (December 29th) - The prospects of a new year and new opportunities
Day 364 (December 30th) - Having college friends visiting in town - Winter walks along the beach - The Cheesecake Factory
Day 365 (December 31st) - Estrellita - FInishing up the year with a handful of my closest friends - Having had a wonderful, blessed 2013
Photos: December Highlights -- NY and CT
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November recap! Long overdue, but life is great!
Day 304 (November 1st)
- A fresh start
- Breathing
Day 305 (November 2nd)
- Beautiful fall foliage (one of the perks to living in Connecticut)
Day 306 (November 3rd)
- My older brother Jimmy, especially today on his 25th birthday. I miss him more than he'll ever know.
- Navajo tacos
Day 307 (November 4th)
- New boots
Day 308 (November 5th)
- My little math group during center time
Day 309 (November 6th)
- Calm, quiet mornings
- Tea
Day 310 (November 7th)
- My student Kimberly who endured annoying literacy testing for one of my grad school assignments
Day 311 (November 8th)
- My best friends Erica and Kristin, who today turn 23. It's been a blessing to have grown up with them since age 7.
- The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree! Saw it being put up today on my way to class!
- Workshops being significantly less painful than expected
- Downtown city adventures
Day 312 (November 9th)
- A new babysitting job
- My newfound puppy girlfriend Mabel
Day 313 (November 10th)
- Returning to my beloved Boston
- Getting to see relatives
Day 314 (November 11th)
- Veterans, past, present, and future, especially my grandfather Mario who served in WWII. He continues to inspire me every day.
- www.calmingmanatee.com
Day 315 (November 12th)
- The new Trader Joes which is five minutes from home
Day 316 (November 13th)
- The prospect of a new adventure
- Fall days at Fordham Rose Hill
Day 317 (November 14th)
- Pajamas
- Having a routine established
Day 318 (November 15th)
- Children's imaginations
- Prayers
Day 319 (November 16th)
- Having my Uncle Rick and family in town all the way from South Dakota
- The hard work my brothers did as scouts
- Paint-your-own-pottery
Day 320 (November 17th)
- Little cousin hang out time
- Burn relief cream (because I'm a klutz)
Day 321 (November 18th)
- Reaching the halfway point between my two graduations, a very good feeling to be nearing the finish line, sort of
Day 322 (November 19th)
- Spotify
Day 323 (November 20th)
- The support of my cooperating teacher
- My chart-making abilities
Day 324 (November 21st)
- My first formal science lesson going amazingly well
- Hands-on activities
- The cooperation of my students
- My newfound little sister Hollis, the 6 year old I babysit
Day 325 (November 22nd)
- Being the middle child
- Tea
Day 326 (November 23rd)
- Hanging out with my older brother
- The new Hunger Games movie
- Skype
Day 327 (November 24th)
- Sunday morning waffles
- Having the whole family together at last
- Barnes & Noble
Day 328 (November 25th)
- The "Grattitude" billboard on my commute to the city
- Getting my first certification exam over and done with
- Spiritual direction for the first time in months
- Reconnecting at the diner with Matt, one of my dearest friends
Day 329 (November 26th)
- School holiday parties
- Winning a free ticket to see part of the musical taping for the Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting!
- Warmth
- New York pizza
- Beautiful Grand Central holiday decorations
Day 330 (November 27th)
- Long-awaited reunions
- Baking shenanigans with my home crew, the closest friends I've got
Day 331 (November 28th)
- A day devoted to gratitude and giving thanks
- Mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving food, but mostly mashed potatoes
Day 332 (November 29th)
- Panera
- Having my little brother home for the first time in a while
Day 333 (November 30th)
- Having a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving break
- Friends holiday episodes
Photos: November highlights: CT & NY
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...From my other Tumblr.
I’ve been having another string of strange nights, in which I can’t pinpoint what exactly I’m feeling or what’s bothering me, but just that I am not satisfied. I truly love my students and everyone I teach with, I find myself laughing more often than not these days, and I’m fairly confident about what May 17th holds…but somehow these things aren’t enough, and I don’t know why. Flipping through old photo albums helped a little, so did blasting Sara Bareilles on my way to class (shut up, she rules), also having gorgeous snow covering my lawn, and wearing slipper socks 24/7. Revisiting my journals was the next step. Nothing has helped more than remembering this moment, since it has brought me back to one of the most enlightening, clarity-giving weeks of my life.
"…When I stood still in that one spot, everything around me seemed to come to life, and I suddenly became fully aware of all five of my senses; I began to notice the wind. It was brisk, comfortably chilly, rustling against the few shrubs that dotted the grounds, but above all else, it was refreshing, almost as if Mother Earth was breathing life directly into my skin. Since it was late evening, the sky and landscape were especially beautiful in soft hues of orange and pink, with the sun casting shadows on the dusty ground and providing for a particularly meditative greeting with this new land. After all of the time we had spent driving, it was quite soothing to have a quiet moment, free of any worries, fears, excitements, or emotions, whether internal or external. It may have been challenging to come to terms with it at first, but l knew that this was a moment to just BE. I opened my clenched fists, letting my palms take full impact of the breeze, stretching out each finger, and letting the wind filter through the gaps like a river current. Occasionally I would glance in the distance behind me or beside me and I’d catch myself smiling at the sight of one of my newfound sisters or brothers standing similarly, but interpreting the wind, their own wind, in a unique way, some with their eyes closed, some with wide eyes. It only lasted for about five minutes, but I swear I could have stood there for hours, frozen by the beauty around me. I’m not sure if it was the physical force of the breeze or the spiritual force of my God, but tears clouded my vision by the time we reconvened as a group. Even from miles away, beautiful Shiprock, in all its majesty, appeared so distinct and breathtaking that I didn’t yet feel completely worthy of standing before it in my naivety. When the time comes, I know it will be very hard to leave this land.”
That’s what I’ve been missing, that’s what I’ve been needing. A moment to just BE. What I wouldn’t give to be back there now, soaking in the silhouette of Shiprock against the backdrop of a wide-open western sunset. Embracing the wind, my wind.
The first and greatest lesson that I learned out in the breathtaking Navajo Nation last summer was that Mother Earth is forever the greatest source of power and life. We can protest all we want against Her, complain about Her snow, whine about Her wind, and shiver against Her cold, but Mother Earth still has the final say. I don’t care how ridiculous and hippie-like it may sound, but She deserves to be recognized and She deserves to be felt. Having a moment to pause and draw in a breath of Her life is what I’ve been missing these days.
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A little Patty G to calm my nerves. I hope your day was heavenly, and if not, tomorrow is still a new day, and it promises to be better. November update coming soon. :)
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October Recap!
Day 273 (October 1st)
- The successful first Open House Parents' Night of my teaching career
- Parents who genuinely care about how their children are doing in school
Day 274 (October 2nd)
- Picnics
- Presentations going well, even when they are put off to the last minute
Day 275 (October 3rd)
- Teacher humor
- Hot tea
Day 276 (October 4th)
- Target expeditions
- High quality, fun musicals
- Reuniting with a couple of GO pals
Day 277 (October 5th)
- Not having any plans for the day...freedom
Day 278 (October 6th)
- The hilarious things my CCD kids say
- New sneakers
Day 279 (October 7th)
- My faith
- NYC walks
Day 280 (October 8th)
- Baby carrots
- Earrings
Day 281 (October 9th)
- My students
- Rockefeller Center
Day 282 (October 10th)
- Classic Disney music
- Emotionally moving TV episodes
Day 283 (October 11th)
- Beautiful New England autumns
- Making it through another busy week
Day 284 (October 12th)
- Adventuring
- Apple picking!
- Getting to hang out with old friends
- Diners
Day 285 (October 13th)
- Returning to Massachusetts at last
- My inspiring grandfather, 92 years young
- Coats
Day 286 (October 14th)
- Having a long weekend!
- Friends who care enough to call and check in, particularly when I'm upset
- Being back in Boston, my beloved city of birth
Day 287 (October 15th)
- My students
- The Red Sox
Day 288 (October 16th)
- Getting to see 5 Year Track classmates again whom I hadn't seen in a while
Day 289 (October 17th)
- Optimism
- Christmas music
Day 290 (October 18th)
- Finally catching up on some much-needed sleep
Day 291 (October 19th)
- The World Series...so far, so good, this year!
- Velvet, my bunny
Day 292 (October 20th)
- My faith
- Patience
Day 293 (October 21st)
- Being adjusted to my busy routine
- Buzzfeed
Day 294 (October 22nd)
- Old items from my own elementary school days
- Mental health days...sometimes they are necessary
Day 295 (October 23rd)
- Bigelow green tea with jasmine, probably my new favorite tea ever
Day 296 (October 24th)
- Throwback Thursdays
- The Red Sox
Day 297 (October 25th)
- Reuniting with my awesome GO Navajo team
- Estrellita's
- Sangria
- Staying connected with my team
Day 298 (October 26th)
- Another mother/daughter roadtrip, this time to Maryland
- Wawa coffee
- Toby's Dinner Theater...Mom and I are such nerds about it
- Les Miserables
Day 299 (October 27th)
- Returning to mass for the first time since this summer...it felt good
- Boardwalk strolling
- Seagulls
- Outlet shopping
- Traditions
- Having had a wonderful getaway with my momma
Day 300 (October 28th)
- The Red Sox (I got really into this series)
- Metro North
Day 301 (October 29th)
- Fall foliage
Day 302 (October 30th)
- The Sox winning the World Series!
- Twitter
Day 303 (October 31st)
- Remembering that there's gonna be both good days and bad days but that the good days will outweigh the bad days
- Taking a half day
- Pumpkin carving
Photos: October highlights: CT, MA, NJ
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September Recap
Day 243 (September 1st)
- A new month
Day 244 (September 2nd)
- Firecracker popsicles
- Boosts in confidence
Day 245 (September 3rd)
- Staff development at my new school
- Friendly teachers
- Hot water
Day 246 (September 4th)
- Student teaching orientation going well
- Seeing classmates again
- Finally getting to hangout with my awesome pal Matt again...hi :)
Day 247 (September 5th)
- Chai tea
- Extended summer break
Day 248 (September 6th)
- Library books
- Having time to relax
Day 249 (September 7th)
- Having a Jersey Shore day with my mom (the destination, not the TV show)
- The ocean
- Outlet shopping
Day 250 (September 8th)
- Calming Manatee (best website ever)
- Hope in the future
Day 251 (September 9th)
- My first day of student teaching going well
- My first night of classes going well
- Excitement about the semester ahead
Day 252 (September 10th)
- My adorable 3rd graders
Day 253 (September 11th)
- My incredible mother, today on her birthday, and every day
- Patriotism
Day 254 (September 12th)
- Patience
- The Westchester Campus (it is a hidden gem of Fordham, believe me)
Day 255 (September 13th)
- A much-needed weekend free of everything
- Rainbows
- The youth ministry staff at my church
Day 256 (September 14th)
- Reuniting with Fordham pals for a little birthday gathering
- Michelangelo's
Day 257 (September 15th)
- Birthday love
- Having been alive, healthy, and content for 22 years
- Fordham mass, just like old times
Day 258 (September 16th)
- Breakfast burritos
- Reuniting with close undergrad pals
- Beautiful weather
- Ram Van
Day 259 (September 17th)
- The joy of my students
- Having a nice, quiet birthday dinner with my family
Day 260 (September 18th)
- Getting to spend time with my cousin Maria
- Reconnecting with my pal Jenna
- Forgiveness
- Fleece pajama pants
Day 261 (September 19th)
- Feeling more comfortable at the front of the classroom
- Iced coffee
Day 262 (September 20th)
- The feeling of bliss at the start of each weekend
- Hope
Day 263 (September 21st)
- Returning to Rose Hill for homecoming!
- Seeing Fordham friends again
- Cheap drinks
- The New York Botanical Garden
Day 264 (September 22nd)
- New reading books
- Patience
Day 265 (September 23rd)
- The gym
- Only having one class this evening
- Taking time to write
Day 266 (September 24th)
- The clever things my students say
- Quality time with just my momma
Day 267 (September 25th)
- Amelia Bedelia books
- Finally becoming used to a new routine
Day 268 (September 26th)
- Classes that are not stressful but rather actually interesting
Day 269 (September 27th)
- Fridays
- Getting to bed early!
Day 270 (September 28th)
- My many experiences (both challenging and rewarding) leading GO Navajo
- Connecting with like-minded peers
- Cheap gelato from Whole Foods (the only item there that is worth it)
Day 271 (September 29th)
- My awesome 4th grade CCD kids
- Breathing
Day 272 (September 30th)
- Having accomplished a lot this month
- My sweet, old rabbit Velvet
- Christmas music...even in the fall
Photos: September highlights: CT, NY, NJ
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The rest of August, at last!
Day 184 (August 22nd)
- Setting off a new adventure -- to Texas!
- Smooth flights
- The friendly lady I chatted it up with on my connected flight
- Reuniting with my old roommate Marian
- Welcoming hosts
Day 234 (August 23rd)
- Getting to see Dallas at last
- Paschall's Bar -- a neat little place in Denton
- Ever-friendly Texans
Day 235 (August 24th)
- Roadtrips
- Gorgeous, huge Texan skies
- Getting a glimpse of Austin for a few hours
- My friends' awesome families
- My first ever Chick-fil-a experience...amazing
Day 236 (August 25th)
- Beautiful, historic San Antonio
- Cheap, amazing Mexican food
- Texas starry nights
- Late night playground adventures
- Blue Bell
Day 237 (August 26th)
- Adorable neighborhood parks
- Fort Worth--worth the quick visit
- Sweet tea!
- Skype
Day 238 (August 27th)
- Neighborhood strolls
- Having a shorter layover than anticipated
- Having had a wonderful little getaway to the Lone Star State
Day 239 (August 28th)
- My bed
- Parenthood (the TV show, obviously)
- Spending nonargumentative time with Dad
Day 240 (August 29th)
- Getting to spend quality time with Jimmy, my older brother
- Arthur Ave
- Happy hour at the Bronx Beer Hall
- My younger Fordham pals
- Reuniting with friends I've missed
Day 241 (August 30th)
- The friendly stranger who kindly gave me a free soup and good vibes at Panera
- Simple kindness
Day 242 (August 31st)
- Cough drops
- Taking the day to relax
- Fresh haircuts
Photos: Highlights of August 2013, mostly Texas
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NO EXCUSES but oh it has been a crazy semester
I know I desperately need to update this. Hopefully that will happen very soon when life slows down just a little bit and I can breathe for more than a millisecond. These past few months have presented a few struggles, and some triumphs, but at the end of each day, I know I am doing what I love: teaching. And that makes it all worth it.
Love to you and you and you and you.
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Day 233 (August 21st)
- Checking important things off my to do list
- The fact that there is a bar right across the street from the NYC Department of Ed (fingerprinting was a bit stressful)
- Finally getting to catch up with close friends whom I hadn't seen in a while
- Being back at Rose Hill
Photo: Great times at good old Rose Hill, Bronx NY, August 2013
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Day 232 (August 20th)
- Puppies
- Waveny Park
- Fresh air
Photo: Sweet Millie, New Canaan CT, August 2013
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Day 231 (August 19th)
- Free days
- Upcoming travel plans
- Calmness
Photo: Vienna from above, Austria, August 2012
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Day 230 (August 18th)
- Adventures with Mom
- Traditions
- Diners
- Having survived three whole months since graduation
Photo: Somewhere on the WC Parkway, August 2013
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Day 229 (August 17th)
- Gorgeous days
- Excitement about the future
- Patience
Photo: Shore of San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 2013
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